Overview - MA in Kannada Program
The Postgraduate program MA in Kannada offered at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is aligned with the guidelines of NEP-2022. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the history and philosophy of the Kannada language. The program focuses on all genres of Kannada literature such as Prose, Poetry, Drama, Folklore, Criticism, Vachana’s, and Tatvapada. The courses of study include Ancient, Medieval and Modern Kannada Literature. It also lays emphasis on Etymology, Orthography, Classical grammar and Phonology of Kannada language. This program creates opportunities for students to delve into the researches already undertaken in various fields of Kannada Literature. This program also makes a sincere attempt to highlight the culture, tradition, customs, heritage, structures which represent Kannada as a classical language. The program also aims to develop analytical skills, creativity, critical thinking, editing skills, skimming techniques and comprehensive skills.
Program Highlights

Job Prospects
Academician / Researcher
Teach students at various school level, colleges and universities and help them in inculcating culture and develop language skills through innovative ideas. Conduct research and publish materials to advance knowledge in the relevant field.
Interpreter
The proficiency to convert any language to Kannada either spoken or written ensures a job in various fields like government, media (electronic, social and print), literature, culture and many more as an interpreter.
Anchor
Commentary, narrators, interviews, debates, panel discussions and any other conversation broadcasts are part of this job profile.
Editor
Develop contents, edit, rewrite, column writing, story writing in books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, mass media and websites.
Translator
Translate articles, journals and research work from various languages to Kannada and vice-versa.
Program Structure
DISCLAIMER: There could be minor changes in the subjects, and the finalised subjects will be updated very soon.
Admissions
- Graduation in any discipline as specified in the university notification and the candidate must have studied Kannada as a subject during graduation.
- 10th standard marks card.
- 12th standard marks card/Diploma marks card along with completion certificate. ITI all semester marks card and ITI certificate.
- All semester/year degree marks sheet.
- Degree convocation certificate.
- Passport size photo (Selfies not allowed), photo should be in jpg format less than 50kb.
- Aadhar Card - Page 1 & 2 (showing DD/MM/YYYY) and if only year mentioned in Aadhar then needs to be updated and submitted.
- Application form duly filled in all respects.
- Registered Affidavit - in case of name change/DOB change.
- Caste certificate for MBA/MCA/MSC if their percentage in degree is below 50% and above 45% - ONLY APPLICABLE FOR SC/ST STUDENTS.
- ABC ID is mandatory.
All the above original documents scanned in PDF format only.
Fee Structure
MA - Kannada | Year I | Year II | |
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Registration Fees (Payable at the time of admission) | Rs. 500/- | - | |
Examination Fee / Year | Rs. 2,500/- | Rs. 2,500/- | |
Course Fee | Rs. 10,500/- | Rs. 10,500/- | |
Annual Fee | Rs. 13,500/- | Rs. 13,000/- | |
Total Fee | Rs. 26,500/- |
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